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Portrait of Jean Calas, illustration from Le Livre Rouge
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Portrait of Jean Calas, illustration from Le Livre Rouge
XEE2648419 Portrait of Jean Calas, illustration from Le Livre Rouge, by Dupray de la Maherie, 1863 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Calas (1698 - March 10, 1762) was a merchant living in Toulouse, France, who was the victim of a biased trial due to his being a Protestant in an officially Roman Catholic society. In France, he became a symbolic victim of religious intolerance, along with FranAzois-Jean de la Barre and Pierre-Paul Sirven.); Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22684804
© Stefano Bianchetti / Bridgeman Images
18th Affair Calas Injustice Intolerance Jean Persecuted Persecution Protestant Trial Victim
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This portrait print, titled "Portrait of Jean Calas" is a powerful illustration from Le Livre Rouge by Dupray de la Maherie in 1863. The coloured engraving, created by the French School in the 19th century, showcases the face of a man who became an emblematic figure for religious intolerance. Jean Calas, a merchant residing in Toulouse, France during the 18th century, fell victim to a deeply biased trial solely because he was Protestant in an officially Roman Catholic society. Alongside FranAzois-Jean de la Barre and Pierre-Paul Sirven, Calas became synonymous with persecution due to his faith. The oval-shaped portrait captures not only Calas' physical appearance but also represents his role as a symbol of injustice and prejudice against French Protestants. It serves as a reminder of the hardships endured by those who faced religious discrimination during this tumultuous period. Through this finely detailed engraving by Stefano Bianchetti, we are transported back to an era where Catholicism dominated French society and individuals like Jean Calas were persecuted for their beliefs. This artwork stands as both historical documentation and testament to human resilience against religious intolerance. Displayed within private collections today, this remarkable piece continues to shed light on an important chapter in history while honoring those who suffered unjustly at the hands of societal biases.
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